Machine Operator - First Shift

Michael Foods Inc.•Norwalk, IA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Operator operates, monitors, and troubleshoots food production and packaging equipment to support efficient manufacturing. The role helps ensure products meet quality and food safety standards through routine inspections, equipment adjustments, sanitation activities, and adherence to GMP, food safety, and workplace safety requirements. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; overtime and weekend work may be required depending on production demands.

Requirements

Prior work-related experience and/or training.
Intermediate computer and technological skills.
Ability to train for forklift certification.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Six months or more of machine operation experience.
Prior forklift experience.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information one-on-one and in small-group situations to other employees.
Ability to perform arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
Ability to use common-sense understanding to carry out oral instructions.
Ability to handle problems involving one concrete variable in standardized situations.

Responsibilities

Set up and clean equipment before the scheduled start time, including oven depositors, pumps, contherms, box machines, packaging machines, and other equipment, to ensure on-time start-ups.
Perform product quality checks, record information in RedZone, and make system adjustments as needed to meet customer and company specifications.
Monitor spiral freezer operations for ice buildup on belts and coils, and take corrective action to maximize product quality and production-run length.
Perform required sanitation duties to get the system operating again within the specified time period.
Troubleshoot equipment that is not operating effectively.
Follow safe work practices and GMPs, maintain sanitary conditions, and protect product quality.
Report conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality, or personnel safety to management.
Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
Take responsibility for the food safety and food quality of MFI products.
Perform other duties as assigned.